Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

Lat: 34.2568364°NLon: 111.3392558°WElev: 5157.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 2 MPH
Barometer	30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 11:35 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Payson AZ

Overnight
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Likely
Christmas Day
High: 55 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 43 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Showers. High near 55. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.